Project Gutenberg 2004-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 89 Washburne, Marion Foster 1863 Washburne, Marian Foster Study of Child Life E-text prepared by Stan Goodman, Leah Moser, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Study of Child Life" by Marion Foster Washburne is a comprehensive guide on child development and parenting techniques that was likely written in the early 20th century. The work aims to set forth principles for understanding and nurturing children, addressing their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs through informed approaches and sensible practices. Key themes include the vast differences in children's temperaments, the significance of creating suitable environments for growth, and the art of applying educational principles in real-life situations. The opening of the text begins with an open letter addressing concerns about whether reliable guidelines can be established for parenting, given the individuality of each child. Washburne emphasizes that, despite their differences, children share common physiological traits and needs. She explains the initial helplessness of infants, outlining their developmental milestones and the importance of providing a nurturing atmosphere that allows for freedom of movement and exploration. This foundational understanding sets the stage for the detailed exploration of various aspects of child life that will be elaborated upon in subsequent sections of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Education LB Text Sociology Category: Parenthood & Family Relations Category: Teaching & Education 369100 2025-07-06T05:33:28.864116 text/html 306618 2024-10-28T20:26:15 text/html 515623 2025-07-06T05:33:38.258073 application/epub+zip 521011 2025-07-06T05:33:32.270119 application/epub+zip 194329 2025-07-06T05:33:30.530129 application/epub+zip 987276 2025-07-06T05:33:42.179059 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 940903 2025-07-06T05:33:36.874041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308794 2022-09-07T02:20:48.861013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289605 2023-10-06T09:19:07.401917 text/plain 269754 2024-10-28T20:26:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15825 2025-07-06T05:33:42.303986 application/rdf+xml 12036 2025-07-06T05:33:31.054044 image/jpeg 3286 2025-07-06T05:33:30.792056 image/jpeg 574105 2025-07-06T05:33:28.931196 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog